Man grievous from burns caused by fireworks materials

A man is in danger of dying after suffering burns while handling fireworks materials yesterday afternoon, the police said. The police said the 39 year old man from Qormi was rushed to hospital in a private car after suffering burns in the upper half of...

A man is in danger of dying after suffering burns while handling fireworks materials yesterday afternoon, the police said.

The police said the 39 year old man from Qormi was rushed to hospital in a private car after suffering burns in the upper half of his body while working on fireworks production at St Gabriel fireworks factory in Iklin. The incident happened at 2.35 p.m.

The fire was put out by people on the site using a fire extinguisher. The St Gabriel factory produces fireworks for the Balzan feast.

The duty magistrate was informed and appointed court experts to draw up a report.

Police investigations are in the hands of the Criminal Investigations Department and the Birkirkara police.

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